iES28TG/iES28GF User Manual
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Coupling Port
Used for connecting multiple rings. A coupling ring needs four
switches to build an active and a backup link. Links formed by the
coupling ports will run in active/backup mode.
Dual Homing
Check t o e n a b l e
D u a l Ho m in g
. When D u a l
H o m i n g
i s
enabled, the ring will be connected to normal switches through two
RSTP links (ex: backbone Switch). The two links work in
active/backup mode, and connect each ring to the normal switches
in RSTP mode.
Save
Click to apply the configurations.
5.4.3
iChain
iChain is very easy to configure and manage. Only one edge port of the edge switch needs to be defined.
Other switches beside them just need to have iChain enabled.
Label
Description
Enable
Check to enable iChain function
1
st
Ring Port
The first port connecting to the ring
2
nd
Ring Port
The second port connecting to the ring
Edge Port
An iChain topology must begin with edge ports. The ports with a smaller
switch MAC address will serve as the backup link and RM LED will light
up.
Save
Click to apply the configurations.
Refresh
Click to refresh the page immediately.
